WHY SHOP AT MATTRESS WORLD?

Located in towns across Canada, Mattress World retailers are owned and operated by independent business people, who live and work within their own communities. Since 1997, Mattress World retailers have been helping customers find the mattress best suited to their individual sleep needs. Your Mattress World retailer is a sleep specialist and carries a wide selection of sleep products from brand name, national manufacturers.

You may trust that Mattress World has a good selection of competitively priced product, knowledgeable sales consultants and reliable after sales service.

Thank you for visiting our web site and remember, at Mattress World,

“Your world can rest on us”

OUR HISTORY

Mattress World began as a concept, back in 1997. It started out with only a few Ontario retailers, who thought it would be a good idea to focus exclusively on the mattress business.The original name for the concept was ‘The World’ and the first flyer was published in March of 1998.

The idea of a ‘mattress only’ store quickly grew and before long, participation extended to 21 retailers located in smaller markets, right across Canada. Eventually, the official name changed to ‘Mattress World’ and, as part of Cantrex Nationwide Group Inc., is becoming a well known entity in the competitive sleep marketplace.

The typical Mattress World store owner, is an independent business person, who lives and works in the town in which he, or she, has their retail outlet.

While Mattress World stores are independently owned and operated, the program, as a whole, is now developed and managed by a Banner Manager. The Banner Manager plays an important role in the success of the Mattress World concept, by setting the strategic direction, conducting ongoing market research and introducing new and innovative sleep systems to the retail stores.

As a group of stores united under a common banner of Mattress World, retail members can take advantage of many benefits offered to them, such as:

a complete bedding line up

a yearly comprehensive advertising calendar

digital and social marketing

customized advertising events

point of sale material

store design assistance

detailed floor plans

web site

When Mattress World first started, the product assortment focused mainly on the mattress itself, but now, has evolved to include all aspects of bedding – from Lifestyle Adjustable bases, headboard/footboard, sheets and comforters, mattress protectors and pillows.

The interior design of a new Mattress World store reflects today’s modern colour palette and preferred shopping layout. The stores are clean, well lit and showcase the product selection in a manner that is easy for customers to shop.

Mattress World has worked hard over the years at partnering with brand name suppliers, such as Simmons, Beautyrest, Serta, iComfort, Sealy, Springwall and Galaxy – each supplying quality, Canadian made sleep sets.

The Mattress World group of stores will continue to grow and expand, as there are still many regions and markets in Canada, where a store such as Mattress World can flourish. If you want more information on how to become involved in Mattress World, go to the "Contact Us" tab and remember, at Mattress World...

“Your world can rest on us”

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

If you are interested in a retail business opportunity with Mattress World, you will find some basic information listed here, on what Mattress World has to offer you and what steps you need to take to proceed.

Mattress World is one of many retail business opportunities offered by Cantrex Nationwide with offices in Mississauga, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec and Vancouver, British Columbia, Cantrex Nationwide has for 50 years, worked to build a powerful alliance of 1200 retailers across Canada, representing all areas of the home furnishings’ industry.

As a group within Cantrex Nationwide, Mattress World retailers benefit from the significant presence Cantrex Nationwide, itself, has achieved with its supplier partners – benefits that would not be realized by a retailer on an individual basis. Benefits such as higher rebate levels, better acquisition costs and preferred credit card discount rates, just to name a few.

When you join Mattress World, and therefore, become a member of Cantrex Nationwide, you will have at your disposal a range of services, programs, and professional assistance all available to help you succeed in your business endeavors.

Listed below are some of these requirements, specific to Mattress World.

MATTRESS WORLD - BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Given that the territory or market area is available for a Mattress World outlet, here are some of the basic requirements you will need to meet:

Be an owner of a business, or want to start a business

Participate in a market study to determine the potential territory and location of the business

Have a freestanding retail outlet of approximately 2,500 to 4,000 square feet OR a space within an existing business of between 1,500 to 2,500 square feet

Be willing to invest in your store, to make necessary changes in signage, exterior and interior store layout, product, advertising and other areas, as needed, to complete the conversion to a Mattress World format

Commit to support the entire Mattress World assortment , specifically, the"CORE" product assortment

Agree to suport the "OPTIONAL" product assortment as a Secondary source to complete your bedding line up, where store space allows

Purchase from Cantrex Nationwide approved suppliers

Support the group with meaningful input and suggestions

Attend meetings and trade shows as required

MATTRESS WORLD - BENEFITS

Becoming a member of a group should produce advantages and savings to you, the independent retailer. Some of the benefits you will realize within Mattress World are:

Preferred supplier cost prices, based on group volume

Preferred supplier shipping rates, based on group volume

Competitive consumer financing and warranty programs

Central billing with competitive payment terms

Customized advertising and marketing material

Enhanced volume rebates and profitability

Exposure on the Mattress World Web site

On going market and industry research

Participation in company meetings and conventions to share in BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES, as well as industry information

MATTRESS WORLD - NEXT STEPS

At Mattress World, we understand you are a busy, independent business person and will respond quickly to any inquiry. Your privacy and confidentiality will also be respected.

Contact Mattress World through our e-mail at mattressworld@cantrex.com and we will respond to set up an appointment with one of our expert Business Development Managers

A preliminary meeting will be held to discuss all the details, including financial requirements, the particulars of belonging to Mattress World, banner goals and objectives and retailer commitment

Eventually, a customized business plan will be drawn up that will detail everything that needs to be done, to become a member of the Mattress World banner

Once a decision has been made to become a Mattress World banner member, we will work with you and support you, through every step of the process – from the time renovation begins, until the ‘Grand Opening’ of your new Mattress World store!

We look forward to meeting with you in the near future to discuss this exciting business opportunity. Thank you for your interest in Mattress World and remember, at Mattress World

“Your world can rest on us”

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There are no career opportunities at this time. However, you may submit your resume for future consideration. Email your resume to mattressworld@cantrex.com and indicate which location you are interested in applying for. Applicants will only be contacted if an opportunity becomes available at a particular Mattress World retail store.